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Mussina, Yankees beat Indians
CLEVELAND — Mike Mussina earned his 253rd win, tying Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell on the career list,
Warren plans for its future
WARREN – The city has kicked off its plan to put together a comprehensive revitalization strategy to
Thunder to honor military, Defend Youngstown
The Mahoning Valley Thunder is honoring the military as part of the first Monday night game in team
Pirates-Mets game rained out
Pirates-Mets game rained out NEW YORK — Tonight’s Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets game has
AG seeks review of services department policies
YOUNGSTOWN — The attorney general’s office is asking a state agency to conduct “a thorough review of
YSU department chair goofs with credential
YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of Youngstown State University’s Department of Accounting and FInance said
Perry Township man jailed in rape of child
PERRY — A man faces up to life in prison if he’s convicted of raping a 27-month old girl last week
Developer purchases another property downtown
YOUNGSTOWN —Despite a sluggish economy, Louis A. Frangos said he strongly believes the city’s
Western Reserve cheerleader wins statewide honor
BERLIN CENTER — A senior at Western Reserve High School won Miss Cheerleader of America’s Top Ten
Two from ESPN will speak at YSU student press event
YOUNGSTOWN— The annual Youngstown State University/Tri-County Journalism Press Day is scheduled from
Youngstown police will blitz near city high schools on prom nights
YOUNGSTOWN — Prom traffic blitzes will be held in the city this Saturday and again on May 16. Police
YSU will give Heritage Awards Friday
YOUNGSTOWN —Former head football coach Jim Tressel and the late Anthony S. Leonardi, a long-time
GE eliminates 31 jobs in Warren
WARREN — General Electric continues to slash jobs in the Mahoning Valley as it eliminates 31
Canfield Fair floral brochures available through Thursday
CANFIELD — The Floral Department of Canfield Fair is moving. It will be in the Expo Building 44,
Clues sought in ’06 death
The girl may have been alive when dumped on a desolate road. YOUNGSTOWN — Veronica Rose
Retirement party used to give to food bank
A state trooper has seen the good and bad in people on the highways over the years. NILES —
Boardman’s John Greco 65th pick
Boardman’s John Greco 65th pick Antwaun Molden, Mario Manningham and Mike McGlynn were also
Mrs. Strickland, Rep. Ryan focus on uninsured kids
The biggest barrier to getting low-income children insured is that parents don’t realize their kids
State auditor cites Niles for inadequate records
The city auditor says corrective measures are planned. NILES — The Ohio auditor has cited the
Cavaliers take 3-1 lead on Wizards
Delonte West, on a feed from LeBron James, hit the game winner. WASHINGTON (AP) — King James lost
Fourteen nonprofit groups are in line to receive state funds for juvenile crime prevention programs.
Fourteen nonprofit groups are in line to receive state funds for juvenile crime prevention programs.
Library to host exhibit on POWs in Germany
Library to host exhibit on POWs in Germany WARREN — The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library will
5 from Vindicator win awards from Ohio AP society
Two Vindicator writers won first-place awards in a statewide competition, and others also were
Envisioning playgrounds that all kids could use
City parks don’t have play equipment adapted for children with physical disabilities.
Steelers take a chance on Ducks’ quarterback
Dennis Dixon tore up his knee late last season but was worth a fifth-round pick. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Valley scores 4 in the NFL
The State of Youngstown struck again. Four Mahoning Valley natives were selected during Sunday’s
UNLV’s Beau Bell is Browns first choice
Cleveland also took Missouri tight end Martin Rucker in the fourth round. BEREA (AP) — With no
Bulldogs get their day
Bulldogs have secured the 10th spot in the American Kennel Club’s Top 10 Most Popular Dogs in America.
Canfield Fair’s Floral Department to move
CANFIELD — The Floral Department of Canfield Fair is moving. It will be in the Expo Building 44,
Yanks top Tribe but lose Posada
After New York posted a 1-0 victory, the catcher went on the disabled list. CLEVELAND (AP) — An
Maholm’s 2-hitter paces Pirates’ win
Pittsburgh avoided a three-game sweep with a 5-1 win over the Phillies. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates
14 choirs in Valley to clash for grants
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County judge has found a somewhat unusual way to award grant money for
Vindy staffers win AP awards
Two Vindicator writers won first-place awards in a statewide competition while others also were
AT A GLANCE \ Browns draft picks
James “Beau” Bell, linebacker, UNLV, (No. 104), 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, Tustin, Calif. Finished
Electra, Hilton sisters party after Coachella
Electra, Hilton sisters party after Coachella THERMAL, Calif. — Carmen Electra showed off her
A DAY FOR bulldogs | Fast facts
The American Kennel Club has recognized the bulldog breed since 1886. Information about the breed:
More than 1,000 flee wildfire
Mandatory home evacuations began shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday. SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (AP) — An
Obama insensitive to poor, McCain says
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Sunday called Democratic
Penguins shut out Rangers
Pittsburgh’s 2-0 win gave it a 2-0 lead in the second-round series. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan
CUDDLES: Jim and Pam Evans with their son, Eric, 15, hold 10-week old puppies born to 3-year-old
CUDDLES: Jim and Pam Evans with their son, Eric, 15, hold 10-week old puppies born to 3-year-old
Mercer Co. Salary Board creates three positions
Bill Boyle will retire in July. MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County Salary Board has created three
Opening of new air terminal pushed back to at least 2018
The Columbus airport eyes the new terminal amid industry uncertainty. COLUMBUS (AP) — Recent
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Palisades Acquisition XVI v. Vickie L. Liberatore, other civil.
Derby winner can be anyone
Youngstown’s Bruce Zoldan and Visionaire are among the hopefuls this year. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —
Pirates release veteran pitcher Matt Morris
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Morris, the veteran right-hander added by the Pittsburgh Pirates late last
Fundraisers take steps to help sufferers of MS
Two walkers wanted to honor a mutual friend who died from the disease. YOUNGSTOWN — When he
From the Valley to the NFL
The State of Youngstown struck again. Four Mahoning Valley natives were selected during Sunday’s
Continental not planning merger for now, chief says
DALLAS (AP) — Continental Airlines Inc. said Sunday it would not pursue a combination with another
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MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 3, Red Sox 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — James Shields threw a two-hitter for
Siblings: Man in murder-suicide was abused
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Two siblings of the man believed to have killed and dismembered a man
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) (STO) Baseball: Yankees at Indians. 7 p.m. (FSN Pitt) Baseball: Pirates at
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore 5, Chicago White Sox 1, 1st game Chicago White Sox
Dann loves his grandma, but not sprouts
Opinion: COLUMBUS — The great clearinghouse of “the people’s records” that is Ohio Attorney General Marc
Penguins tie home run mark in 13-5 defeat
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Senior McKenzie Bedra and freshman Rochelle tied the Youngstown State single-
Keeping a low profile after Syrian bombing made sense
Editorial: Keeping a low profile after Syrian bombing made sense Certainly the Bush administration has made
YSU track, baseball to host
May is going to be a pretty busy month for Youngstown State athletes both on campus and off. The
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Jackson-Milton school board, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the elementary
Timely hint offered by X-ray technician may lessen pain
Dear Heloise: I read your article on mammogram hints, and I’m hoping you will add another helpful
Elmo’s ‘Ready for Action’ at Chevy
The production tackles the important issues of child obesity and healthful habits. The
Forum Health layoffs concern union leaders
A unit at Northside Medical Center is closing Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health is calling
SUV market witnesses a decline
Dealers are sending more used SUVs overseas as local markets dry up. MIAMI (AP) — For used-car
Ursuline softball captures 2-1 victory
YOUNGSTOWN — In a rare Sunday high school softball game player at Volney Rogers in Mill Creek Park,
if you go
if you go What: Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo! Ready for Action” When: 7 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m.
Male nudity is becoming more prevalent in movies
Judd Apatow has pledged to shake Americans from their squeamishness. HOLLYWOOD — Viewer
FDA needs help
FDA needs help Washington Post: Janet Woodcock, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s
Ugly politics make ugly locutions
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Ugly locutions often crop up in the promotion of ugly politics. Consider the threat of
Leave act revisions raise large dispute
Politicians are battling over changes to law that gives employees time off. WASHINGTON — This
“I am an idealistic, naive, passionate, truth-seeking, spiritually motivated artist,
Opinion: “I am an idealistic, naive, passionate, truth-seeking, spiritually motivated artist, unschooled in
Party loyalties will bring close elections
Opinion: WASHINGTON — At various times during the past few months, as many as 25 percent of Democrats have
Ohio is home to nearly 900,000 small businesses.
Ohio is home to nearly 900,000 small businesses. National Federation of Independent Business
Those who know him see another side of Marc Dann
Opinion: Those who know him see another side of Marc Dann EDITOR: It is time for someone to come out and
Craft shows/Flea Markets
Craft shows/Flea Markets X The annual craft show and flea market at Mecca Community Church, 5920
“Gossip Girl” (8 p.m., The CW): Michelle Trachtenberg, an old friend from “Buffy
“Gossip Girl” (8 p.m., The CW): Michelle Trachtenberg, an old friend from “Buffy the Vampire
Compact cars in demand
SUV sales were down 28 percent through March. DETROIT (AP) — Scott Piechocinski roamed the rows
Today is Monday, April 28, the 119th day of 2008. There are 247 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, April 28, the 119th day of 2008. There are 247 days left in the year. On this date
PERSONALITY PLUS: Four male puppies born to Dorothy Jo, known as Dot, an English Bulldog owned by
PERSONALITY PLUS: Four male puppies born to Dorothy Jo, known as Dot, an English Bulldog owned by
Notebook \ NFL Draft
Join the crowd: The four area selections will add to an already impressive Mahoning Valley
YSU’s Rogner medalist at Horizon golf meet
CARMEL, Ind. — Youngstown State freshman Katie Rogner shot an even-par 72 to overtake Butler’s
Soldier’s funeral held at ballpark
The soldier from Batavia, Ohio, was a 20-year-old private first class when captured in Iraq.
Civil rights advocates urge police-probe change
Civil rights advocates urge police-probe change NEW YORK — A coalition of civil rights advocates
AT A GLANCE \ Steelers draft picks
Bruce Davis, linebacker, UCLA (No. 88), 6-foot-3, 252 pounds, Los Angeles. Played primarily as a
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Frazee’s Folly (Ramgeet)8.003.803.00 Thatsalottabull
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
Suns 105, Spurs 86 PHOENIX — Boris Diaw had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in one of the
Faculty debate scandal fallout
The governor’s daughter was improperly awarded a master’s degree. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Days
Welfare of daughter comes first
Dear Annie: I recently discovered that my husband is addicted to painkillers. He buys them illegally
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Vindy.com News Podcast for April 28, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, April 28, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Andrew Gaug.